2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 57 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — March 15, 2026

2026-03-15 19:47:03 UTC (2026-03-15) · approx. 7:47 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:47 UTC≈ 7:47 AM UTC-12
Depth49.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.419°, -177.022°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.42°, -177.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
49.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4190°N
-177.0220°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ffnize
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
228.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-18 01:01:40 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ffnize). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 15, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 57 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — March 15, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ffnize/